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Ridgeway Primary School
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- Croydon CR2 0EQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Standards in phonics have improved and are above the national average.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, providing effective opportunities to deepen knowledge.
Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority with an effective programme starting in early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is ambitious and builds logically from Nursery to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Expectations of writing in some classes are too low; not all pupils are challenged to produce their best writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Key content order in some subjects needs clearer identification.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Key stage 1 attainment in reading and mathematics is above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff training and renewed focus have helped raise standards; timely action is taken to protect pupils when required.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils understand the rules and follow them well; the learning environment is calm and purposeful.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff assess pupils regularly to ensure effective phonics knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra help receive extensive support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive, with clear expectations from leaders.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is highly effective; achievement is monitored closely.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND support is central to the school's ethos, enabling pupils to achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective; pupils are encouraged to share their worries and timely action is taken.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral care is emphasized; pupils feel safe and well-supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders ensure a calm atmosphere; staff expect and promote respectful behaviour.
Parent Feedback: Most parents spoken to by inspectors said their children are safe in school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work closely with parents and outside agencies to ensure effective support.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the care and inclusivity of the school.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of extra-curricular activities such as French, theatre arts, and football are offered.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities to take part in outdoor learning enrich pupils鈥� learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have opportunities for clubs and sporting teams.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality training opportunities and regular mentoring support the development of leaders and teachers.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide meaningful contexts for learning resulting in good progress in both phonics and reading.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variation exists between classes in some year groups.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Middle leaders have not yet monitored teaching effectively in their subjects.
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Ridgeway Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 649 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 72% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | - | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% 16 | 60.62% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 5 | 11.11% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 15 | 60.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 10 | 10.45% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 87 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 86 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 55.6% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.4% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ridgeway Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
